Discontinued medications on the MAR are highlighted in which color?

• A. Yellow
• B. Red
• C. Blue
• D. Green

Answer: (A)

Color-coding on the MAR helps staff quickly identify medication status, and highlighting discontinued meds in yellow provides a clear, at-a-glance cue that these drugs should not be administered. The yellow highlight makes discontinued items stand out amid active entries, reducing the risk of giving a drug that’s no longer prescribed and supporting safe reconciliation and documentation. This approach uses a calm, noticeable color that signals “do not administer” without the urgency that red might imply. When you see yellow, double-check the MAR for the discontinuation date and reason, and ensure the med is properly removed from upcoming administration.